A Safe Haven for Newborns is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization in Florida dedicated to ending infant abandonment and recently recorded its 393rd baby saved, according to a news release.
In its 23-year partnership with hospitals, fire stations and EMS, Safe Haven is making a positive impact and saving two lives: the mother’s and the infant’s.
All services are provided at no cost to the expectant mother while protecting her right to privacy.
Safe Haven’s current statistics include:
- 393 A Safe Haven for Newborns babies saved since July 2000
- 300+ newborns not abandoned in Florida, left at Safe Haven (Fire/EMS and hospitals)
- Over 6,000 girls/women assisted in their time of need or crisis
- 72 mothers, their anonymity not a concern, choose to place their baby directly with a licensed adoption agency
- Six parents were helped to successfully regain their parental rights
- Nine newborns saved from abandonment in other states and one newborn saved in the country of Honduras
To learn more about Safe Haven for Newborns’ mission, visit ASafeHavenForNewborns.com.
